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Opposition councillors slam WNC's 'high-handed' and 'cruel' decision to kick two long-standing food trucks off of Northampton Market Square
Opposition councillors have slammed the Reform council’s 'high-handed' and 'cruel' decision to kick two long-standing food trucks off of Northampton Market Square.
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Revealed: Full list of Northamptonshire businesses named as finalists in Muddy Stilettos Awards 2026
Dozens of Northamptonshire businesses have been named as finalists in the Muddy Stilettos Awards for 2026.
Collision on A45 slip road in Northampton left BMW on its roof and road temporarily closed
A collision on a slip road on the A45 in Northampton left a BMW on its roof, as the road was temporarily closed while emergency services dealt with the incident.
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Man, 23, appears in court after stabbing in Northampton new build estate left victim hospitalised
A 23-year-old man has appeared in court after a stabbing in a new build estate in Northampton left a victim hospitalised.
We Mean Business: Owner of booming pottery painting venture prepares to step back and retire at 75
The owner of a booming pottery painting venture in Northampton is preparing to take a step back and retire when he reaches 75 years old.
New jewellers soon opening on street considered ‘best for business’ in Northampton town centre
A new jewellers is opening soon in Northampton town centre, on a street which the owner considers “the best place for business”.
Corby man ‘flipped’ and battered his brother after he slept with his girlfriend
Police had to break up a violent scrap ‘that went too far’ between two siblings on Corby’s Exeter estate.
‘Ridiculous, gutted, destroyed’ - Passionate residents react to council’s decision to evict two well-known food vans from Northampton’s Market Square with just four days’ notice
Passionate residents have reacted with disappointment to West Northamptonshire Council’s (WNC) decision to evict two well-known food vans from Northampton’s Market Square, with just four days' notice.
COURT ROUND-UP: 29 offenders sentenced by Northampton magistrates
Local magistrates dealt with these cases involving drink driving, shoplifting, possession of cocaine, assaults on police and traffic offences…
Direct link to hospital not reinstated as Stagecoach agrees to reverse 'isolating' changes made to rural bus route into Northampton
A bus operator has agreed to reverse changes made to a rural bus route into Northampton, after it was accused of making "isolating" and "potentially discriminatory" decisions, but the reversal does not include reinstating a direct link to the hospital.
Green light for 150 homes in new extension to Northamptonshire town, despite objections
Plans to build up to 150 homes in a new extension to a Northamptonshire town have been green-lit, despite objections.
Charity walker appeals for safe overnight spots to pitch a tent as they pass through Northamptonshire
A fundraiser planning a 250-mile charity walk this July is appealing to Northamptonshire residents, pubs and canal-side businesses for safe overnight spots as he passes through the county.
Northamptonshire team backs brain tumour research after colleague’s toothache led to shock diagnosis
A Northamptonshire man whose persistent toothache turned out to be a brain tumour has inspired his colleagues to commit to a year of fundraising to help find a cure.
Northamptonshire Children’s Trust forecasting £27m overspend in 2025/26 accounts
Northamptonshire Children’s Trust (NCT) has presented an update to both Northants councils setting out a £27 million overspend on the budget it was allocated for 2025/26.
3,000 toilet rolls and info packs sent to Northampton food banks to boost bowel screening uptake
Kettering and Northamptonshire Bowel Screening Centre has begun distributing 3,000 toilet rolls with information leaflets to seven Northampton food banks in an NHS-funded drive to raise bowel cancer screening uptake, a centre spokesperson said.
Council leader writes to Government asking for clarity about next steps at troubled mental health hospital in Northampton
The leader of West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) has written to the Government asking for clarity and “national accountability” regarding a troubled mental health hospital in Northampton.
Group of travellers set up camp on footpath just off dual carriageway in Northampton
A group of travellers have set up camp on a footpath just off a busy road in Northampton.
WNC backtracks on statement citing 'feedback from other traders' as the reason for kicking two food trucks off of Northampton Market Square
West Northants Council has revised its statement citing 'feedback from other traders' as the reason for kicking two food trucks off Market Square.
Villagers frustrated as country road near Northampton remains closed beyond expected spring reopening
A country road near Northampton remains closed beyond its expected spring reopening.
Motorbike rider repeatedly kicked car and threatened driver in Northampton - police appeal
Police are appealing for witnesses after an off-road motorbike rider repeatedly kicked a car and threatened a driver in Northampton.